University of Tennessee Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Memphis, TN(Memphis, TN Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#61
Specialty Rank
$64,764
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#61
Ophthalmology Ranking
52nd Percentile
Top 48% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404721145
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 47.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We average in total top 80-83rd percentile in the country of surgeries performed by graduating seniors. Our residency program provides training in all subspecialties with world class faculty and facilities including HEI, St. Jude, Methodist-LeBonheur Healthcare, Regional One Health, VA Medical Center and Baptist. Our graduating seniors on average match within their top two choices for fellowship.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
10 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,764
PGY-1
$64,764
PGY-2
$66,900
PGY-3
$69,624
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 97(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $342K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.2%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,923,772
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.57
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404721145
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brian Thomas Fowler
- Email:
- bfowler7@uthsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/21/2025 - 12/5/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Memphis)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Memphis)
- Contact Person:
- Kelli J Moses
- Contact Email:
- kward29@uthsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 120
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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